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2012 Jaguar XFR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 XFR.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Jaguar XFR is a passenger car paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway for a 17 mpg combined average. However, this model year occupies a problematic space in the vehicle's reliability history, marked by 37 total owner complaints and 5 separate recalls. With the fuel and propulsion system ranking as the top complaint area, these figures mean that researchers should approach this iteration with the understanding that its documented mechanical vulnerabilities present a significant ownership risk.

Model year201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter AJ812279. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire sizeP285-30ZR20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJ812279 alt C2D3670
Engine air filterC2Z15037
Spark plugC2P23089
BatteryC2D61169 alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2D60832
Serpentine beltC2D39175 alt T2R10142
ThermostatC2Z19929
Cabin air filterC2Z6525

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.3 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight4306 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine USE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Differential Gear OilUSE CASTROL BOT 720 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)65.0 Low pressure side. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs / 43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.338 in / 0.944 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 270148 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2012 Jaguar XFR lead in one area — the fuel/propulsion system, 9 of 37 reports (24%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 5 recall campaigns target the fuel/propulsion system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
492
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System9
Engine9
Air Bags5
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes2
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V027000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/01/2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2012 Jaguar XF vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer…

16V229000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 20/04/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air… Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 492 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM76412 - 10MAR262026-03-10Electrical SystemSmart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and is unable to start their vehicle.
TUCC_APR2025_182025-04-11Electrical SystemLeaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_202025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_182025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…
SFCC_MAR2025_172025-03-14Service BrakesThere have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2012 XFR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XFR get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.